Board Opposes Bigger Trucks

February 14, 1991

DU PAGE COUNTY — The Du Page County Board voted 19-1 on Tuesday in favor of a resolution opposing passage of any state or federal legislation that would ``permit or mandate that larger and/or heavier combination vehicles (tractor-trailer trucks) be allowed to use Illinois highways.``

There have been 105 resolutions passed by municipalities or municipal organizations since Oct. 1, according to Mel Kehr, an employee for a railroad supply company in Itasca who has been spearheading an effort to keep longer tractor-trailers off Illinois roads.

Kehr said he is motivated by concerns for public safety. He said he believes there is a move by some politicians and trucking lobbyists to try to increase the size and weight of the trucks.

On Feb. 6, the Chicago City Council passed a similar resolution, calling for the ``Illinois General Assembly to maintain the current maximum legal limits on the size and weight of commercial trucks.``